| What are the differences between Lightning II and Lightning III? |
The most obvious to the user is the addition of proximity to the horizontal and vertical positions.
Thanks to a much faster computer, Lightning III’s response is much quicker. Gestures are recognized immediately and lag times are negligible.
The remote head’s readability is improved.and boundry detection is more accurate.
Range and sensitivity are improved.
Numerous circuit changes were made, resulting in increased reliability and producability.
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| Where can I see a Lightning III? |
That's a hard one. Musical instrument stores are reluctant to deal with alternative controllers (or alternatives to anything, for that matter), so a trip to your local guitar center probably won't pan out.
A few learn of Lightning from friends and associates that already have one, but for most, that's not too likely.
Others first see Lightning used on stage - musicians and dancers are often happy to show people the instrument - try checking out the stage after the show.
While not the same as a personal encounter, reviewers do try to provide reasonably accurate and unbiased assessments, and product reviews may provide useful third party input. The original Lightning was reviewed in the September, 1991 issue of Keyboard; Lightning II was reviewed in the August, 1996 Electronic Musician. Lightning III is too new to be yet reviewed.
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| Suppose I buy one and don't like it? |
| Return it! The last thing we need is a dissatisfied customer. We insist that you return it within two weeks, unmodified, undamaged, and packaged as you received it. We will return your cost less $50 to cover handling.
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| Those "infrared batons" that Forrest Tobey used to buzz in the new millennium resemble Lightning wands. What gives? |
| They are Lightning wands, specially modified for strenuous Times Square duty. |
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